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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
personnis aud Rriefs

Or. Charles NJ. Shields has returned
to the city.
Mrs. d. r. Norvell and Miss Rosa
G. Lumpkin have returned from Elk
island.
Mr.. Samuel P. Waddill, clerk Of the
Henrico County Court, is at the White
Sulphur.
The electric line began laying its
tracks across Broad street on Seventh
yesterday.
Judge Reuben Page, Past Grand
Master. is in the city as the guest OF
Mr.. William b. Isaacs.
Mrs. J. II. Tompkins, OF 80 west
Main street, has returned to the city
after two-weeks' visit to Chicago.
Sarah Fox, a colored woman living
on the Fairfield road, in Henrico, died
suddenly Tuesday afternoon. No in
quest.
The Erin Hunting Club will at once
make active preparations for Q good
time after the hunting season opens
October 18th.
The Stuart Horse Guards had their
annual picnic at tMechanicsyille yester-
day, and, like all former ones, it was an
enjoyable affair.
Owing to the illness Of one of the
old soldiers the concert at the Soldiers
Home announced for this afternoon,
has been postponed until next week.
Mrs. j. r. Hockaday and her little
daughter Male have just returned from
a trip to Roanoke City, where her hus-
band Is engaged in the real estate bust
ness.
The delegates from Virginia 10 the
national encampmsnt OF the Grand
Army Of the Republic, which meets in
st. Louis this month, viii leave Rich.
mond Saturday.
Mr.. Meade Haskins left this morning
at $50 o'clock on the Danville train
for Amelia Courthouse TO try some
important attachment cases. He will
return Saturday.
The funeral OF Charles Mann, the
thirfeen-yearold son OF Mr.. Alexander
Mann, OF 600 High street, who died
Tuesday OF injuries received at the
Tredegar the day before, took place
from the parents residencs yesterday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22

psustinGs rt-EudtctmeutS Found
and Gases Tried.

The grand jury met yesterday ac-
cordIng 10 adjournment and brought in
tie following true bills OF indictment
for felony
Thomas Allen, ASSEMBLING and wound.
ing a. Sanguinetti (two indictmcnts) 4;
Robert Coleman, breaking into the
dwelling of William Wagner 70 com
nit larceny Thomas Jones, breaking
into the dwelling Of Robert Starko to
commit larceny.
The following casos were tried:
Charles Bowler (colored), charged
with stoalinga clock from tie residence
Of Bishop heane, was sent to jail for
three months.
Sam. Merriwcathcr lcolored, charged
with entering the store-hOusc OF Henry
johnson ana committing larceny there
in Sent to jail for ninety days
Fred Ross lcOlored), charged with
breaking into the house Of ID. ). Har-
wood and stealing certain articles, WAS
sent to the pcnitentiary for three
years.
James Twyman (colorcd), entering
the storc-house Of j. 7. Elam, was CON
victed Of petit larceny and given thirty
days in jail.
James Mallory pleaded guilty to the
charge Of disturbing the Salvation
Army services, and was sent to jail for
fifteen days.
Johp McDonongh, resisting Police
man Joyner in the discharge Of his
duty. Ninety days in Jail
Charles Smith, keeping a disorderly
house. Pleaded guilty and was fined S.
and costs.
The cases Of Harry Mayo, Henry
rrmmU, Lmeline Jasper, and Edward
hiug were Note Proscquicd, and
Thomas GOpde's case was continued
until the next term.
The grand jury at this term did not
act on the case of W. ". Hopkins,
charged with shooting at a lot of boys
in his vineyard, 1896 west Clay street,
on the 18th of August, but he was put
under bail to answer an indictment,
which will be sent i'll to the grand jury
at the October term OF the court
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22

The grand jury met yesterday ac-
cording TO adjournment and brought in
tie following true bills OF indictment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22

Governor Lee las refused the appli-
cation for the pardon Of Elizabeth
Brooks made in her behalf by her hus-
band. Elizabeth was received at the
ptn.tcntiary on tie 25th Of October,
1856, from Powhatan county, where she
had been convicted OF arson and SEN
fenced TO three years in the peniten-
stiary. The husband claimed that she
was convicted on circumstantial evil
derce, and that her impecunious con
dition prevented her from taking an
appeal.
The woman was tried before three
iuIics, and this and other facts caused
fine Governor TO think he would not be
justified il granting the pardon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
Democratic Meetings Tonight.

The following Democratic clubs will
meet at the places named tonight at
8 o'clock, and every member is urged to
be present and bring bis friends:
Old Dominion, of Jefferson Ward,
James w. Gibbons president, at head
quarters, 1701 east Main street.
jackson Ward Club, Major Charles
P. Bigger, at Kain's Hall, corner Of
Tirst and Baker streets.
Fulton Club, E. NJ. Roscher, at
Kerse's Hall, in Rockets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
RECOVERY ORA PmECIoUssrONE.
valuable piHmOnd Lost and F0una
intne Capitol Square.

Day before yesterday the wife OF
NJ. Mark Davis, proprietor OF the
Davis House, lost q diamond valued at
abont $500. An advertisement ap-
peared in the papers yesterday morn
ing offering II reward for its return
aud stating the place WHARF it was pro
baby loSt-the Capitol-Square walk
near Twelfth and Franklin streets. A
crowd of men and boys went diligently
10 work 10 find II. IN an hour or two
Winston Edmunds, the colorSd janitor
OF the basement OF the Capitol, found
the stone near tho eastern fountain IN
the Square, aud remarked j.: "Heres
something. Ii looks like glass but
maybe this is it.
Wilder the barber came up and
said "I'll give you a dollar for it. D"
EdmuDds replied If you will give
dollar for il may be Mr.. Davis will
give more"
So he took the diamond to Mr.. Da-
Wis. who rewarded him with three five
dollar bills.
The jewel was an earring that could
be used as stud. Mrs. Davis lost it
While walking III the Square.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
Orana 0Glcer. nanqnetea.

The regular meeting OF Germania
Lodge, No. Is, knights OF Pythias,
held in their castle hall Tuesday night
was one of unusual interest. The fol.
lowing grand officers Of the State OF
Virginia paid the lodge a visit: Grand
Chancellor I. II. Yirnelson, Of Ports
mouth Grand Vice-Chancellor II. /:
Crump, OF this city; Grand Keeper OF
Records and Seal John @. Teller, OF
this city Grand Master OF Exchequer
4. L. Courtney, OF this city; Grand
Master.at-Arms ii. Il. Chase, OF Nor
folk; Past Chancellor b. ID. Blick, OF
Norfolk Past Chancellor George .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
curator for an r,a,,an,s Property

The Henrico County Court will be in
session again Saturday, when Judge
Minor will appoint curator for the
property of Joseph Pacaci, an Italian
who died at his home near Harden's
shop, Oh the Nine Mile road, on Monday,
leaving no relatives or friends. His
effects are worth several hundred
dollars. 1t is thought probable that
deceased had family in Italy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
coleman sent t,nto.noGrand jury.

The mulatto Robert Coleman was
before the Police Court yesterday
morning charged with feoniously
breaking and entering in the night
time the dwelling Of Mr. William
Wagner and stealing sundgy articles.
81 the facts in the case were given in
the Diapctch of yesterday in conncc-
tion with the announcement Of Cole
mans arrest. A shawl, tin bucket,
several spoons, and a thimble found in
Colcmans house when il was searched
were identified 10y Mr. W'agner's mo-
tier as her property. Coleman said the
things were given to him by man
named George Robertson.
Tie accused WAS sent on to the grand
Jury. There ere other eases against
hin, which will be investigated 10y Po-
hCcJustice Richardson this morning
Ee las figured in tie courts quite fire.
Qutn.lv.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
4 DOWNTOWN MERCHANT

A DOWNTOWN MERCHANT
"A having passed several slsopless nights,
disturbed by the agoniss and cries Of a suffer-
ing child, and becoming convinced that MRS.
WINSLOW's SOOTHING SYRUP was JUST the
article needed, procured 4 supply for tho child.
On reaching home and acquSInting his wife
with what he had done she refused 70 have it
administered To the child. 0s shs was strongly
IN fevor Of Homeopathy. Tha, night The child
passed IN suffering and the parents without
sleep. Returning home tho Jay following tho
father found tho baby still woFse, and whIlo
contemplating another sleeplsss night the mo-
ther stepped from the room 10 attend 20 soms
domestic duties and left The father with the
child. During her absence hs Administered a
portion Of the Soothing Syrup 10 tho baby and
said nothing. That night all hands slept well,
and the little fellow awoko in tho morning
bright and happy. The mother was delighted
with The sudden and wonderful change, and,
although al nrst ofienGed Gt the deception pras-
ticed upon her, has continued b use the Syrup,
and suffering, crying babios and restless nights
have disappeared. A single trial Of the syrup
never yet failed 10 relieve the baby and over
come the preiudicos Of the mother. ecli by all
druggists. 70 cents bottle. 20 aJ-eod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
CENTS PER COPY.

morning and found two large and two
smaller bullets on the floor, and tho
marks OF other bullets in other parts OF
the room. The thieves entered through
the basement by breaking catch on
one of the windows.
The Jersey City police have no clews
as yet, but Chief Murphy has directed
the New York police, as well as his
own, to look out for a wounded burglar.
AT the police station on Oakland ave-
nue. is pair OF spectacles worn by the
man first encountered by Mrs. Horn
blower and the bullets that were found
at the house.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
Cox Eorfctt, mis nond.

Tuesday night John Cox was arrested
On the chorge of being drunk aud dis
turbing religious worship at the Saliva
ton Army. he was bailed for his ap,
pearance in the Police Court yesterday
morning. He was present early, but
when tho case was called he failed to
appear. Justice Richardson declared
his bond forfeited. and certified it to
the Hustings Court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
ar. Goodwin 10 licacI, mere Friday

Rev. 5. A. Goodwin, ID. D., pastor
Of Leigh Street Baptist church, who
las been abroad for several weeks, be
ing expected 70 reach the city on his
return yesterday, the good people Of
hs charge were making preparations
to give him a hearty welcome and royal
reception in the main audience-room Of
his church last night.
Intelligence was received yesterday,
however, that he would not reach New
York until Thursday, and Richmond
Friday. The reception, therefore, will
take place Friday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
The Mozart Last Night.

Quite a large audience attended the
592d musicale last night, and the sweet
singing of Miss Celia Sycle (who made
her debUt before the association) was
much enjoyed and heartily applauded.
Mr.. ]. Adam Joech, Of Newark,
played a solo on the either. His exc
cntion was very good. The Amateur
Orchestra contributed three good num-
bers, and Professor Thilow rendered .
,celln solo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
TWO CONVENTIONS.
house AND SENATE KoMIEArIoss AT
HANOVER COURTHOUSE.
cardwell and wickham the Successful
Psrties-BOth Sure of Elec-
tiou

Hanover Democratic County Conven-
ton met at the Courthouse yesterday to
make a nomination for member of the
next House of Delegates. 1t was call
ed to order by William j. Leake, Esq,
chairman of the county committee.
Mr.. G. r. Nixon was made temporary
chairman and Mr.. Edward l.. G. Scott
secretary.
DELEGATES.
A committee on credentials was ap-
pointed by the chairman, who report
cd the list of delegates entitled to seats,
as follows:
Ashland Precinct r. +. Beirne, W.
l.. Lumpkin, j. W. Morris, s. b. Steb-
bins, l.. S. King, George II. Nixon, l..
n. Nash, and Il. l.. G. Scott.
Clay Precinct j. L. HazlegrOve and
George II. Green.
Rockville Precinct: W. 2. Shelton
and +. J. Bowlos.
Higgison's: ID. J. Waldrop, John
J. Terry, J. NJ. Nuckols, and DR.. Viii
llhIl MCIeulln.
Halls Shop Precinct J. W. Phillips,
r. NJ. Fountain, G. j. Terrill, w. j.
He'll. and G. T. Terrill.
Rural Point Precinct A. r. Timber
lake, J. b. Oliver, T. $. Garrett, W.
W. Jones, b. S. Cosby, and j. c.
Smith.
divers Precinct : Fenton Noland,
f. II. Hendrick, J. B. Brown, and j.
G. Pollard.
Cold Harbor J. f. Bowles, W. II.
Barton, NJ. D., j. NJ. Duvall. John Bea-
dies, q. II. Yarbrough, L. w. Johnson,
and Frank Beale.
ORGANIZATION.
Mr.. J. r. Brown was elected perma-
nent chairman and Mr.. Il. l.. G. Scott
secretary.
Colonel r. +. Beirne placed the
namepf Hon. Il. II. Cardwell before
the convention, and in doing so made
a splendid speech.
DR.. w. II. Barton nominated Mr..
J. II. Timberlake in a well-timed and
eloquent address.
Both nominations received seconds,
and no other names being offered, the
ballot was taken, resulting in the sue
cess Of Mr.. Cardwell by a vote of %
to -, and the nomination was made
unanimous on the second ballot, amidst
much applause.
MIR. CARDwELL ACCEPTS.
Mr.. Cardwell was sent for and
brought before the convention, when
be was received with rounds of hearty
cheers. He made a fine speech. and
was interrupted several times by the
enthusiasm Of his many hearers.
SENATORIAL CONVENTION.
The convention adjourned to MAKE
room for the senatorial convention,
which met Immediately afterwards.
Major r. o. Peatros, of Caroline, was
elected chairman.
Mr.. Julian NJ. Rutlin nominated DR..
Quesenberry, Of Caroline, and Mr.. J.
b. Brown General Williams G. Wick
ham, of Hanover
The ballot was taken and the result
was 2G for WickhGm and for Quesen-
berry.
GENERAL wICKUAM NOTIFIED.
A committee of three, consisting Of
Colonel r.. L. Beirne, A. b. Timber
lake, and J. A. Brown, was appointed
to notify General Wickham of the re.
suit, as he was not at the Courthouse.
There being no further business the
meeting adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
colonel Tanner I'm BusizeSs tn New
YO-k.

Colonel William e. Tanner, for many
years at the head of the Tanner & De
laney Works, left the city yesterday
morning for New York, where he will
engage for the present in the railway
supply business. 1t is possible that he
will make that city his permanent
home, but his family will remain in
Richmond during the rest of the fall,
even if he concludes to keep an office
in New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
rif,een Days for htcaIIng a watch.

s. Joel and Charles James were be-
fore the Police Court yesterday morning,
charged with stealing a silver watch.
the property of Gus Morris. The evi-
dence went to show that James took
the watch from table in Lou Davis's
heuse, where Morris had left il, and
old il to Joel for S1.25. James was
sent to jail for fifteen days. Joel was
acquitted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22

ing alta machine in the Tredegar Works.
At the time one of his legs was broken
in three places, and his hipbone was
crushed and driven into his body.
The machine. it is claimed, weighed
three or four tons, and rested on
the ground unfastened, it is alleged. II
worked by a pulley from shaft, and
the belt getting out of order, ierked
the machine up and turned it over on
the boy.
The Tredegar Company sent Mr..
Mann a check for $50 to pay the fune-
raj expenses, but il was refused.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
Tat wHLrHEE IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY was
clear and pleasant
Ra,gn of Tberrn o,5e,cr YastardaO.
TT WAS ANOLD ORIENTAL DOc,

d TRlNE That women have no souls. Moro
enlightened philosophy comedies that thov
have purer. inner. more exalted souls than
men. But they are 100 often contained In fee
bic, suffering bodies, which hamper and re-
tard thtlr fun Development For all those
painful ailments incident 10 the sex DR..
HcrCc's "FayCfiie Prescription Il the best
specific In the world, ami T. sold under posi-
tive guarantee that 10 will DO ali that ~ claim
"a Tor IL. Price reduced to ono dollar. BY
druggists
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
TIE JAIIER.
The Rule Against Sergeant Smith
nismisseh.

The rule issued some time AGO by
Judge Atkins against City-Sergeant
j. c. Smith, charging him with falling
to perform his duties as iailer, rs set
forth IN the report Of the commission
ors appointed TO inspect the jail, was
yesterday dismissed, the evidence pro-
durable not sustaining the charge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22

Gt tho raising q blood from the lungs II is
ono of tie very earliest symptoms Of con-
sumption. and only shows iho healthy efforts
81 the system 70 throw on the scrOfulous i'm
purucs OF tho blood which have resulted In
Nciicnl Dscovery is n positive remedy for
consum ption 81 this stage. II taken faithfully
it win cleanse ihe blood. heal the ulcers ia the
lungs and build up and renOyats the wn0lo
system.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
Railroad Earnings.

The earnings of the Richmond and
Petersburg Railroad Company for Au-
gust, 1857, we're $40. l3O.S6 +; expenses,
Sl1,l20.s5; net earnings. SS,OO6.0l
and for the Petersburg railroad the
earnings were S27, ,58S.5l; (; expenses.
Sl7, ,366. Al net earnings, $40, 222.10.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22

A REaEDY IN KIDSEY AFFEcTI0H-"Myk KID
neys were 80 affected have been compelled 10
set up as much as ton times in ono night
hsd pains In my side, back, and loft shoulder,
ard when down could hardly rice was un-
nble 10 bend my body without great pain. I
tried simmons Liver Regulator aud my condi-
lion mas improved 70 much that hardly over
feel any Of my old trouble.n w. JOHNSON,
Express Agent. Macon, Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
mr.. I.nda.a FuneraI.

The funeral OF Mr.. Benjamin F. Lsdd
VIII take place this afternoon at $50
O'Clock from Monumental church. The
Richmond Light Infantry Blues lsso-
citation, OF which he was vice-president,
and the Blues company viii attend IN a
body.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
Declines 90 be n Firsf.ciass Crcdi-

TO the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Will You be kind enough TO let the
public know that | positively refuse to
be a first-class or preferred creditor in
Theo. L. Boschen's failure? II had
been in Richmond think it could not
have happened. Very truly yours,
HERMAN g. BoscHRy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22

A meeting of the Tammany Reform
Club was held at Corcoran Hall last
night. There was quite large at
tendance. The meeting was held with
closed doors, members of the press
we're declined admission, and the club
remained in secret session until o late
hour
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
MUSEUM AND ART HALL.
COiiege-PrOgramm for -.
the Evening.

The most attractive educational event
Of this busy school month will occur at
| Richmond College this evening. 1t
will be the formal opening of the Mu-
scum and Art Hall at the hour Of
o'clock. The distinguished gentleman
who delivers the principal address, DR..
John A. Broadus, the great scholar
and eminent professor as well as
preacher, is nowhere more popular
than in Virginia's capital, and the
desire to hear him is intense.
Many ministers from distance,
alumni of the college, and others, as
well as scarcely less widely-known lay
men in the several professions, have
signified their purpose to be present.
Tickets of admission will not be re-
quirod, and the businessmen Of Rich
mond as well as her gentlemen Of ele-
CANT leisure will be cordially welcomed.
The occasion will be graccd by the
presence OF many cultivated ladies
J he hall will be devoted to the comfort
Of as large an audience as can be ac-
commodated. lis capacity is not less
than eight hundred seats.
PROGRAMME.
The trustees, who meet at II A. VI.
for business in the paIlors OF the Sc
cond BAPTIST church, viii attend the
dodicatory exercises in body at 8P.
". They, with the alumni AMI all spe-
cialIy-inyited guests, will enter the
Grace. street door and ascend to Lee
ture-Room ID, from which they will en-
ter the hall and proceed to the plat
form. All other guests and visitors Will
enter the Fronklin-street door,
4 brief address Of welcome will be
made by Professor II. II. Harris, chair
man Of the faculty. This will be fol-
lowed by prayer, and the hall will then
be formally transferred 10y the Com
mitice Of Construction to the trustees.
Rev. DR.. Hatcher will make the presen-
tation speech, and II. X. Ellyson, Esq,
will respond on behalf of the corpo-
ration. After these brief addresses
Ir. Broadus VIII speak.
At the close Of these exercises in the
Thomas-Memorial Hall the audience
will be invited to promenade in the
Library Hall, which bears the name Of
Dr. J. b. Jctor, and where, conspicu-
GUS among other attractions may he
seen Valentines bust Of the honored
man.
Students are coming in fromall parts
of tie country, md an excellent ses-
sion is cXpocted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
Amh,lauee Call.

About o'clock yesterday afternoon
the city ambulance, under charge OF
DR.. Irvine, was called to the City Hall
to colored woman. Annie johnson.
who was suffering from neuralgia OF
the heart. She was taken to her home,
Cos north Second street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
morning at $50 o'clock, and his re-
mains were taken to Powhatan for in-

morning at $50 o'clock, and his re-
mains were taken to Powhatan for in-
terment.
Judge Beverley II. Wexford, Jr., ofthe
City Circuit Court, returned yesterday
from Gloucester county, where he spent
the summer with his brother-in-law,
General Taliaferro.
DIR. Rogers, who has been one of the
efficient physicians at the city aims
house for the past two years, has gone
10 his home, in Franklin county. He
viii probably practice his profession in
West Virginia.
A warrant is out for the arrest Of
Moses Brooks (colored), charging him
with keeping q policy-shop at 2l6north
Seventeenth street. Witnesses were
examinedand Justice Richardson issued
the warrant, but when the officers west
to serve it the bird had flown.
Chief OF Police Poe has received
from the police authorities of the Grand
Duchy of Luxembourg a request TO
look ont for an Italian named Mignone
alias Zunino, who is charged with rob-
bing a Mr.. Valentino. The accused is
a European celebrity, having been con-
victed in Switzerland Of sharp prac-
tices. The communication is written
in French, and contains q photograph
Of Zmino but no reward is named.
Mr.. John G. Patrick, manager Of the
Bristol Eques-Curriculum, was passed
n Fellow Craft and raised to the sub
lime degree of Master Mason in old
Randolph Lodge, No. 10, of this city
Tuesday night. Mr.. Patrick is a resi-
dent of Boston, and took his first
degree in Joseph Warren Lodge, of
that city, and in consequence OF busi-
ness engagements had to leave home
before the other DEGREES could DO con-
ferred on him. The Master OF Joseph
Warren Lodge thereupon requested
Richmond Randolph Lodge to confer
the degrees, which was done under
dispensation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
Very Ill.

Jack Ford, an old veteran OF the
Ninth Louisiana regiment, is at the
Soldiers Home in dangerous condi-
ton. II is probable that he will not
live many days longer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
Suit for Damages Grewinr Out OF
the GreenUoOd Accident.

Mr.. Charles V. Meredith has been
engaged as counsel by the family Of
George W. Pettway, the baggage-mas
ter who was recently killed in railroad
disaster at Greenwood, TO bring suit
for damages against the Newport-News
and Mississippi Valley Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
The Academy Tonight.

"Across the Continent, Oliver Doud
Byron's play, will be the attraction at
the Academy to night.